The archives

Boundaries on sea bed in Persian Gulf, 1960

This file contains correspondence relating to: Dispute over the Iran-Kuwait seabed and efforts to begin talks to bring about a settlement (11, 15, 18-20) Desire of the US Navy to use Sirj [Sirri] and Abu Musa Islands in connection with a hydrographic survey they are engaged in, and the question of who should be approached for permission, given that the islands are claimed by both Iran and Sharjah (12-14, 16) Sending of a copy of the white paper on the conference on the 1958 Law of the Sea [not enclosed] (17)